“As they (houses earmarked for demolition) were an eyesore and with the football complex (Pairc na nGael) and the Church nearby, I’m sure people would like to see it (estate) being brought up to a reasonable standard,” he said.

Members from the nearby Tidy Towns villages of Legga and Moyne were also anxious to see progress being made, he added.

Cllr McEntire, whose other profession is that of an auctioneer, implied the works, when complete, could attract significant interest from would-be house hunters.

“The position of the houses (at the lower end of the estate) aren’t great.

“It’s very overcrowded and I just feel if the ones up at the top end are properly done up and sold at a reasonable price there would be people interested in buying them,” he said.

The remaining units in Sli Corglass, meanwhile, will stay in the hands of the estate’s original developer.

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